Faster and more efficient
So far, quantum technology seems to have clear advantages.
“In our project, when we increased the number of variables a lot, we saw that the quantum approach is faster than classical approaches. Because of the rules that it follows, quantum mechanics is more efficient. The basic idea is speed to solve the problem because it can manage complexity.”
“Do you have any idea how this can be carried out in practice, or is it too early to say?”
“That is a relevant question because people always say: ‘We cannot use it in practice’.”
“Based on what I have experienced, we can use it in practice. There are cloud platforms available that can use quantum approaches for a specific kind of problem and solve it. We do not have a quantum computer in Ruter, but it is possible to use cloud solutions.”
Quantum technology arouses interest
“Is there interest for the project in Ruter?’
“There was great interest both internally and externally. Internally from those who were excited about implementing quantum approaches in the real world, the management, and the leaders, and externally they had different meetings where this was brought up.”
“At the current stage, we are still experimenting and trying to find the best values Quantum computers can give.”
“However, in the future, the end users may get improved service, for example better route predictions.”
A practical master’s programme
“How satisfied are you with the master’s programme at OsloMet?”
“I learned a lot; especially how I can use academic contexts in the real world. I could use them; it was not just reading a book. It was practical and the academic environment was incredibly good.”
“Would you recommend the master’s programme to others?”
“Yes. I would particularly recommend the specialisation I chose in mathematical modelling if they like studying mathematics, and if they want to see the possibilities of doing something in practice and getting familiar with high tech, like quantum and machine learning.”
“Why should students be interested in quantum technology?”
“I can compare it with when computers first came to the market, nobody knew how to work with them. Now we can see AI and ChatGPT, and quantum technology. We are in the early stages of this technology. I am sure that we will greatly benefit from this in the future.”
In the picture at the top of the article, you see Maryam showing something she has done on the quantum computer to professors Sergiy Denysov and Sølve Selstø.
